Circular with scalloped edge. Molded palm leaf overall decoration. Overall green mineral glaze coloring.
butter dishes (serving dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
molding (forming)
tin (metal)
maiolica
palm leaf
Earthenware
Majolica
Molded
Tin Glazed
Palm Leaf
DISH, BUTTER
Printed mark: Made in Japan
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
Japan
4 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.639
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